Having an open and free marketplace is essential to have a prosperous economy. When businesses are competing for customers it gives those customers the benefits of more choices, lower prices, better quality and more innovation. The laws of the competitive marketplace are enforced by the FTC, Federal Trade Commission. The antitrust laws they enforce benefit […]
One thing I like to do is compare movies, TV shows and books to real life. Is this something that could happen? Are the facts around the story real? Do the doctors on Grey’s Anatomy use actual medical terms and procedures? Are the arrests made on Law and Order SVU real charges? So, in taking […]
In the most unfortunate event that you have to file for bankruptcy, it would be wise to know in advance what you would be getting into. As of 2005 the rules governing this circumstance have changed and what is required now is: a) Credit Counseling and financial management. All individuals that need to file for […]
A reaffirmation agreement allows you to reaffirm debt that you owe prior to a bankruptcy. In essence, you make arrangements to continue paying your debt throughout the bankruptcy, as though you never filed. This debt is not a part of the bankruptcy discharge. In order to decide if a reaffirmation agreement is right for you, […]
For many years, when someone purchased a movie or a song from an Internet site, it would download and it would become “owned” by the device owner. It could be moved to another device or even copied multiple times. The artist would get his share of the royalties from the original sale and we’d all […]
Intellectual Property… You know that wonderful system that aims to foster an environment in which creativity and innovation can flourish. It’s supposed to be a ‘feel good’ approach to knowing that you’re covered and no one can take advantage of your priceless and genuinely unique inventions. The laws behind IP are a bit more precise […]
A civil lawsuit is filed when a victim or someone harmed emotionally or physically is seeking to be compensated for their pain and suffering. It can also include any damages to their property by the person accused. The accused can be made by the courts to pay back any damages sustained and for compensating the […]
The last chance that you have to make sure that everything you want to happen after you pass away does happen. You cannot make any changes to it because once it is in effect, you will be dead. It is a very important matter. When completing your last will and testament you should take it […]
What is a Patent Map A patent is the special right given to the originator to build or retail the patented product. A patent map is the graphical or visual model of the complete patent information. This map enables the company To recognize the patents in a specific technology field To understand the various information […]
